In another Safe Boating Week event, the U.S. Coast Guard Station in St. Joseph will conduct an open house May 17 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Visitors will tour the station and local water rescue squads and law enforcement agencies will be available to answer questions. Boaters also are urged to take their expired flares for the Coast Guard to dispose of them properly. For information call Stacey Guild (269) 983-6114.